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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1912
Page
4
A brief notice states a yearly rate of one dollar as a condition until payment is received. The item appears in a local publication with emphasis on collection terms and deadline implications for the reader.
The letter by Congressman A. O. Stanley urges a Direct Primary Law and cautions that a hidden Joker could be added to suspend the law for political ends. He notes it is rumored such a device exists to favor a certain aspirant, but hopes the rumor is baseless.
The article reports Judge J M Benton Special Judge of the Montgomery Circuit Court addressing the Grand Jury. He cites election corruption concerns and public conscience progress, stresses juror responsibilities, and predicts smooth performance by the jury amid an ideal season noted by a sleigh bell’s sound.
A poem from the Christian Advocate laments a pauper buried in neglect. It contrasts silent onlookers with divine memory as grass, loam, wildflowers, and trees mark the forgotten tomb. God’s remembrance provides quiet consolation amid social indifference.
A blaze in Birmingham destroyed a piano company's building and the Southern Bell telephone exchange. Restoration of telephone service may take several weeks. Loss estimated between $250,000 and $300,000. An ad promotes Vanarsdell's meats and groceries. A quip about sinlessness notes that some claim it to be free of sin, while no observed sinless person would lend five dollars.
In the House on Saturday Representatives Ben Johnson of Kentucky and Martin Madden of Illinois nearly exchanged blows during debate on the District of Columbia appropriation bill. Madden apologized later. Representative A. O. Stanley issues a stirring appeal from Washington to the Kentucky Legislature urging a direct statewide primary law this session.
A rare Virginia railroading incident halted the Washington Chattanooga fast mail on the Norfolk and Western line in Lynchburg. Water from pipes froze in below zero temperatures, locking wheels in ice and requiring three engines to free the train after a rear bumping effort. A note suggests a New Year resolution to trade with Vanarsdell.
A cashier OC. B. Patterson urges readers to open an account with Mt Sterling National Bank to avoid impulsive spending and manage finances, claiming the bank will accept accounts of any size and help discipline spending.
An assorted ad column promotes a cut price sale by W H Berry & Co and meat specials from Greenwade's and Vanarsdell's. It touts spare ribs backbone country sausage and fall line of cereals with all new stock and fresh clean selections.
Judge C Hollister of the United States District Court held the Burney Society of Kentucky did violate the Sherman anti trust law with contracts with E O Eshelby Tobacco Co of Covington. A jury verdict favored the defendant Burney Society and denied damages to Eshelby in a $196000 claim. The suit stemmed from tobacco bought at Winchester in 1907 at 17 cents a pound the plaintiff contends was excessive due to the Barley Tobacco Society's control of the 1907 crop.
W. H. Berry & Co offers country spare ribs backbone and sausage at Greenwade s market. local shoppers note selection and pricing in a brief advertising item.
W Hoffman Wood offers steady farming and city lands for sale. Includes a 104 acre improved farm three miles from the city and a desirable suburb property, available for quick trade for a small residence.
Spring curtain sale advertised by S. E. Kelly & Co at Vanarsdell's with Kinhee pulverized coffee 40c a pound. Courteous treatment prompt delivery and trade appreciated.
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